For the past six years the Beier Group have been nurturing a grass roots chess movement across the province. In October this year nearly 100 children from nine schools competed in the annual Beier Schools’ Chess Tournament, held at KwaDabeka KK Hall. The aim of this initiative is to develop chess skills in disadvantaged communities.
Competition was tough and after a day of intense concentration three champions were crowned. Mahlebonke Primary School from KwaSanti was named the champion Primary School, Sithokozile Secondary from kwaDabeka the number one High School, and Ilanga High School took home the award for best overall team.
“We believe chess is a valuable game that encourages players to learn consequential and strategic thinking, discipline and patience,” said Hans Beier, Chairman of the Beier Group. “These are vital skills for the youth of South Africa to learn.”
Well done to all those who took part and to the winners (of course!)
